Paras C. Lakhani
Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Paras C. Lakhani

Thoracic Surgery | Radiology | Nuclear Medicine
Jefferson Abington Hospital
1200 Old York Road, 
Abington, PA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
14
conditions
Jefferson Abington Hospital
1200 Old York Road, 
Abington, PA 

Overview

Paras Lakhani is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Radiologist practicing medicine in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Lakhani is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Melanoma of the Eye, and WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.

Dr. Lakhani is board certified in Diagnostic, Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lakhani is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery
Radiology
Nuclear Medicine

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in PA

Board Certifications

Diagnostic
Radiology
Nuclear Medicine

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hospital Affiliations

Jefferson Stratford Hospital
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital
Jefferson Abington Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Beebe Medical Center
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital
Jefferson Methodist Hospital
Jefferson Stratford Hospital
Jefferson Washington Township Hospital
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Avalon Health Care
  • MEDICARE PDP
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Jefferson Abington Hospital
1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
Other Locations
Radiology - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 South 11th Street, Suite 3350, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lakhani has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Pericarditis

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

28 Total Publications

A multi-agent large language model framework to automatically assess performance of a clinical AI Triage tool.
A multi-agent large language model framework to automatically assess performance of a clinical AI Triage tool.
Journal: npj health systems
Published: June 05, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paras C. Lakhani

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paras C. Lakhani?

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Is Dr. Paras C. Lakhani a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paras C. Lakhani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Paras C. Lakhani specialize in?

While Dr. Paras C. Lakhani is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Melanoma of the Eye. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Paras C. Lakhani participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Paras C. Lakhani has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Paras C. Lakhani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Paras C. Lakhani accept my insurance?

Dr. Paras C. Lakhani accepts most major insurance plans, including Avalon Health Care and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-481-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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